The results of the ground-breaking SALOME research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry, show chronic heroin addiction now has another effective treatment tool – hydromorphne, a licensed pain medication.

VANCOUVER, May 29, 2014 — The Supreme Court of British Columbia has re-established access to diacetylmorphine (heroin) assisted treatment following an injunction application by Providence Health Care (Providence) and the PIVOT Legal Society on behalf of five patients who had exited the SALOME (Study to Assess Longer-term Opioid Medication Effectiveness) study.

VANCOUVER- Health Minister Terry Lake today released an action plan to respond to the immediate and long-term health needs of patients with severe addiction and mental illness in all health regions.

“These patients have unique and complex needs. The actions we are announcing today build upon our commitment to improve health services for all British Columbians,” said Lake. “This action plan is designed to reduce barriers and service gaps to better support patients’ care needs across the province.”

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Providence Crosstown Clinic

The Crosstown Clinic is an addictions clinic with an interdisciplinary team.

The Crosstown Clinic is an addictions clinic with an interdisciplinary team that cares for approximately 50 methadone/suboxone patients. The clinic is currently closed to admissions, except participants in the SALOME study.

The Crosstown Clinic is an addictions clinic with an interdisciplinary team that cares for approximately 50 methadone/suboxone patients. The clinic is currently closed to admissions, except participants in the SALOME study.